Search results for "GERD"
MKSAP Quiz: An epigastric burning sensation
A 45-year-old man reports a two-month history of a burning sensation starting in his stomach and radiating into his chest, usually occurring several times per week. He reports no dysphagia or unintentional weight loss and takes no medication. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/06/25/5.htm
25 Jun 2021
ACG guideline updates recommendations on diagnosis, management of GERD
Proton-pump inhibitors remain a standard treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) despite increased scrutiny of side effects, although new treatments are emerging, the guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) stated.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/12/17/1.htm
17 Dec 2021
AGA clinical practice update offers guidance on PPI deprescribing
All patients taking a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) should have a regular review and documentation of ongoing indications for use, which should be the responsibility of the primary care clinician, the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) said.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/02/25/6.htm
25 Feb 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Dysphagia to solid foods
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform in a 57-year-old patient with dysphagia to solid foods, weight loss, and a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/03/25/4.htm
25 Mar 2022
Spotlight on new tech in Barrett's esophagus
A new clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association and a systematic review and meta-analysis focused on new technologies to detect Barrett's esophagus and Barrett's neoplasia.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/07/22/5.htm
22 Jul 2022
Guidance offered on management of extraesophageal GERD
The clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association was based on a review of the evidence and expert opinion regarding extraesophageal symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/21/2.htm
21 Apr 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Hospitalization for gallstone pancreatitis
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate management for a 40-year-old woman who was hospitalized 3 days ago with gallstone pancreatitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/04/21/4.htm
21 Apr 2023
Spotlight on psychological factors and GERD
Studies published in the past month found a relationship between psychological factors, including anxiety and depression, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/28/5.htm
28 Jul 2023
MKSAP Quiz: Evaluation for nocturnal heartburn, regurgitation
A 35-year-old woman is evaluated for nocturnal heartburn and regurgitation. She has a 5-year history of gastroesophageal reflux disease. She takes omeprazole every day 30 minutes before breakfast. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate additional management?
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/08/25/4.htm
25 Aug 2023
Spotlight on cancer and GERD
One study found low risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma in patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), while another showed that antireflux surgery did not appear to decrease cancer risk among patients with Barrett's esophagus.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/22/5.htm
22 Sep 2023